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BPA Linked to Obesity in Adolescent Girls

Jun. 21, 2013|301 views

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Yet
another study has concluded that the common plastic chemical, bis-phenol A
(BPA), is causing health problems around the world. BPA is a known “endocrine
disruptor,” and it is found circulating in the bloodstreams of virtually
everyone on the planet. And no wonder: more than six billion pounds of the
stuff are produced every year. High exposure has previously been linked to a
higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

BPA
behaves like estrogen in the body, and has been linked to reduced testosterone
levels in men and male sexual dysfunction, including dysfunctional sperm. The
chemical has also been linked to low birthweight babies. Now scientists have
concluded that prepubertal girls with the highest concentrations of the
chemicals in their bloodstreams are five time more likely to be overweight or
obese compared to girls of the same age with the lowest levels of the widely
distributed chemicals.

The study
ruled out other factors, such as dietary patterns, physical activity and family
history. “Our study suggests that BPA could be a potential new environmental
obesogen, a chemical compound that can disrupt the normal development and
balance of lipid metabolism, which can lead to obesity,” Dr. Li and co-authors
wrote. “Worldwide exposure to BPA in the human population may be contributing
to the worldwide obesity epidemic.”

In my
book, “True Nutrition-European Secrets for American Women,” I discuss various
strategies for reducing your exposure to these problematic chemicals.